These sugar-coated Portuguese treats consist of an almond shell and a creamy egg-based filling. The shell combines ground almonds and egg whites, while the center is made with traditional Portuguese doce de ovos - a smooth, rich custard consisting of egg yolks and sugar.

The name of these delectable desserts roughly translates as small almond cheeses, due to their cylindrical forms and white shells that make them visually similar to cheese wheels. Queijinhos de amêndoa are mainly enjoyed in the region of Algarve.